Law Pod UK Ep. 183: Multi-defendant cases: the more the merrier? - Apr 2023
Inquests
Matthew has an extremely busy practice in the field of coronial law and inquests. He has extensive experience of acting for a range of parties, including aggrieved families, prisons, NHS Trusts and individual clinicians. Recently, Matthew represented a Resident Medical Officer at an inquest into the death of a young mother after plastic surgery.
His past experience includes appearances in large-scale and complex inquests. In particular, the inquest into the Guildford Pub Bombings led by Oliver Sanders QC as Counsel to the Inquest. Between 2013 and 2015, Matthew acted for the families of four British residents who were tragically killed in the terrorist attacks on the In Amenas gas production facility in Algeria. Matthew was led by Sir Neil Garnham.
Read his latest articles for Lexis Nexis PSL examining the impact of COVID-19 on coroners’ inquests and the investigation of deaths (here) and remote participation at inquests (here).
Selected Cases
View full profile »Guildford Pub Bombing inquests brought to a close 48 years after IRA attack - Jul 2022
The inquests investigated the deaths of four young army recruits and one civilian who died in a Provisional IRA bomb attack on the Horse and Groom Public House in Guildford on 5th October 1974. After...
The 1COR Bundle 2022-2023 has arrived - Jul 2022
One Crown Office Row are excited to announce that the 22-23 Bundle is here! Download your copy here: 1COR BUNDLE 2022-23 Some highlights from the last 12 months include: Welcoming...
Guildford Pub Bombing Inquests: Evidence Hearings Begin - Jun 2022
The Guildford Pub Bombing inquests began hearing evidence today at the Surrey Coroner’s Court in Woking. Oliver Sanders QC is leading Matthew Flinn and Alice Kuzmenko as counsel to the inquests. ...
Matthew Flinn successful in important human rights decision - Mar 2022
Matthew Flinn is representing Ms Milner, a lifelong friend of Mrs Casey, who was an elderly patient with dementia residing in a care home from 2013 with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in place. Mrs...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2021 – Issue 9 - Jul 2021
Welcome to the ninth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Download the Spring 2021 newsletter here: 1COR Quarterly Medical Law...
How can I search for an individual QMLR article? Using our new Archive website! - Apr 2021
Want the latest case summaries? Looking for all the articles on consent? Need one place with all our COVID-19 guidance? Two years after Chambers began the 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review (QMLR),...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Winter 2020/21 – Issue 8 - Apr 2021
Welcome to the eighth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, updating you on developments in Winter 2020/21 and our announcement: New QMLR website Two years after Chambers began QMLR,...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Autumn 2020 – Issue 7 - Feb 2021
Welcome to the seventh issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This issue was unfortunately somewhat delayed but covers developments in...
Oliver Sanders QC and Matthew Flinn act in Guildford Pub Bombings inquest - Dec 2020
Oliver Sanders QC and Matthew Flinn are acting as Counsel to the Inquest for investigations into the deaths of five young people, who were killed in the bombing of the Horse and Groom Pub in Guildford...
Matthew Flinn and Leigh Day act on behalf of Leo Tatifi’s family - Oct 2020
Following a four-day inquest held last week before the Senior Coroner for Essex, the jury returned its conclusions about the tragic death of nine-year-old Leo Latifi. Leo was killed in May 2019 when a...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2020 – Issue 6 - Sep 2020
Welcome to the sixth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Download the Summer 2020 newsletter here: 1COR QMLR - Summer 2020 - Issue 6 ...
Matthew Flinn examines the recent changes to interest rates for Court Funds Office - Aug 2020
On Lexis Nexis PSL, Matthew Flinn discusses the changes to interest rates for Court Funds Office (CFO) special and basic accounts which were introduced on 1 June 2020. He explains the reasoning behind...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – 2020 – Special Issue – Part 3 - Jul 2020
Welcome to this COVID-19 special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Given the fast moving nature of this situation, we will likely...
Matthew Flinn considers new guidance on remote participation from Chief Coroner on Lexis Nexis - Jun 2020
Matthew Flinn builds on his previous piece on Lexis Nexis PSL looking at the impact of COVID-19 on inquests following the new guidance from the Chief Coroner regarding remote participation at...
Impact of Covid-19 on Healthcare Webinar - May 2020
In the first remote event of 2020, three teams looked at the impact of COVID-19. Lizanne Gumbel QC chaired the Claimant team comprised of Isabel McArdle and Matthew Flinn. John Whitting QC...
Matthew Flinn examines the impact of Coronavirus on inquests on LexisNexisPSL - May 2020
Matthew Flinn provides analysis on the way coroners’ courts are operating during the COVID-19 emergency, having regard to the unique pressures they are facing as they carry out their function of...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2020 – Issue 5 - May 2020
Welcome to the fifth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. In this packed edition you will find: Download the Spring 2020 newsletter...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – 2020 – Special Issue – Part 2 - Apr 2020
Welcome to another special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Given the fast moving nature of this situation, we will produce a number...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review -2020 – Special Issue - Mar 2020
Welcome to this special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review (QMLR), brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. We are endeavouring to provide legal analysis of changes caused by...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Winter 2019/20 – Issue 4 - Mar 2020
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases...
Matthew Flinn represents Anaesthetist at complex jury inquest - Nov 2019
Matthew Flinn was instructed in a complex jury inquest touching upon the death of a mentally disabled patient who inserted a button battery up his nose. He represented the consultant anaesthetist...
Caroline Cross, Christopher Mellor and Matthew Flinn instructed in complex inquest - Nov 2019
A 36-year-old mother of three, Louise Harvey, died of a pulmonary embolism 16 days after plastic surgery. As an inpatient, one dose of prophylactic anticoagulants was given late, a second dose was not...
Is this too sensitive? Dealing with difficult issues in Inquests and Inquiries - Oct 2019
Welcome to an evening of debate with three teams of 1COR speakers with extensive experience in their roles in major inquests and inquiries. They will discuss the different perspectives and lessons...
Read through some of the highlights of 2019 in the 1COR Bundle - Sep 2019
The 1COR bundle is our annual Magazine with news and features about people and cases. Highlights of this year’s magazine include: The launch of the new 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review...
The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2019 – Issue 2 - Aug 2019
Welcome to the second issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases in...
The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2019 – Issue 1 - May 2019
Welcome to the first issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This new quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases...
Delighted to welcome Matthew Flinn back to full-time practice - Feb 2018
1COR is delighted to welcome Matthew Flinn back to full-time practice. Matthew returned to chambers in early February, having spent 2017 galavanting around the world! After having several months in...
Matthew Flinn successfully represents the Home Secretary in the High Court - Nov 2016
Judicial review proceedings were issued to challenge a decision to revoke the migrant sponsorship licence of a large chain of beauty clinics. The licence had been revoked on the basis of concerns that...
Verdict of Neglect From Coroner in City Banker’s Death In Private Hospital - Oct 2016
This week, Henrietta Hill QC recorded a verdict of Neglect at the Inquest into the death of City Banker, Robert Entenmann on May 30th 2015. Robert Entenman, a married 57-year-old American with two...
Matthew Flinn appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown - Feb 2015
We are delighted to announce that Matthew Flinn has been appointed as Junior Counsel to the Crown (C Panel). This appointment will be effective from 2nd March 2015. Matthew joins a large number of...
Neil Garnham QC and Matthew Flinn acting for families in Algerian terrorist attack inquest - Sep 2014
Neil Garnham QC and Matthew Flinn are acting for four families of the deceased in the inquests arising out of the In Amenas terror attack in January 2013. It is anticipated the inquest will explore...
Oliver Sanders and Matthew Flinn defend the SFO over Equitable Life papers - Sep 2012
The Information Tribunal has ruled in favour of the Serious Fraud Office in an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding disclosure of its Equitable Life investigation files. In...
Matthew Flinn and Maria Roche start as new tenants - Sep 2011
